Do I need to update my bios on an AM3 Ready motherboard
- Thread starter Joe6446
- Start date
Solution
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
Here is the CPU support list for that board (Rev 2.1): http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3302
It lists the BIOS versions required for the various CPUs to be recognized. As mentioned above, you will need version FKD. Check which BIOS you have now.
It lists the BIOS versions required for the various CPUs to be recognized. As mentioned above, you will need version FKD. Check which BIOS you have now.
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
You can do it from inside BIOS or inside Windows.
http://www.gigabyte.com/webpage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html
If you are new to this sort of thing, I recommend using @BIOS from inside Windows. It has always been flawless for me when I've used it on my Gigabyte builds. But before using it, I suggest you make sure your system is stable and not prone to crashing. Might want to run CCleaner first and make sure all is copacetic by doing the clean and registry portions before anything. Then reboot. https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
Probably best to avoid any issues. I like to do the flash from a clean boot sfter the PC has set idle for a few minutes. But keep in mind, after the BIOS flash is done, the new BIOS will be at default settings. So you'll have to re-enter any settings you had changed anyway.
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
Joe6446 :
Thanks, I've successfully flashed the bios! now to install the CPU 
.
.
Don't forget to reset any BIOS settings that are important. But don't OC anything yet. Btw, that board is not designed for OC'ing. Do so at your own risk.
clutchc :
Joe6446 :
Thanks, I've successfully flashed the bios! now to install the CPU .
.
Don't forget to reset any BIOS settings that are important. But don't OC anything yet. Btw, that board is not designed for OC'ing. Do so at your own risk.
Really? I overclocked my Phenom 9850 BE to 3 Ghz without it being unstable.
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
Joe6446 :
clutchc :
Joe6446 :
Thanks, I've successfully flashed the bios! now to install the CPU .
.
Don't forget to reset any BIOS settings that are important. But don't OC anything yet. Btw, that board is not designed for OC'ing. Do so at your own risk.
Really? I overclocked my Phenom 9850 BE to 3 Ghz without it being unstable.
You're lucky. It's not stability of the CPU's OC I was concerned with. It was the life of the board. It only has 4+1 phase power and no heat sinks on the VRMs. If you continue to OC on that board, do so knowing you are doing it at your own risk.
clutchc :
Joe6446 :
clutchc :
Joe6446 :
Thanks, I've successfully flashed the bios! now to install the CPU .
.
Don't forget to reset any BIOS settings that are important. But don't OC anything yet. Btw, that board is not designed for OC'ing. Do so at your own risk.
Really? I overclocked my Phenom 9850 BE to 3 Ghz without it being unstable.
You're lucky. It's not stability of the CPU's OC I was concerned with. It was the life of the board. It only has 4+1 phase power and no heat sinks on the VRMs. If you continue to OC on that board, do so knowing you are doing it at your own risk.
So is it possible for a custom solution to this, I have old fans from laptops and the like lying around,or should I get a new AM3 board?
- Apr 22, 2009
- 43,150
- 411
- 131,790
Well, if you were to go to the expense and trouble of getting a new board, you might as well make a complete platform change to the AM3+ socket. There are add-on VRM heat sinks you can buy. But I've never used any to know how well they work. http://www.moddiy.com/products/Passive-Heatsink-MOSFET-Chipsink-9mm-%252d-Blue.html?gclid=CIe_6ayxx8cCFQUMaQodF-IKjw
Here's a sticky that may be of some use. http://www.overclock.net/t/943109/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-125w-tdp-processors
If you can get a substantial OC w/o having to raise the core voltage much, that will help keep the mosfets cooler.
Here's a sticky that may be of some use. http://www.overclock.net/t/943109/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-125w-tdp-processors
If you can get a substantial OC w/o having to raise the core voltage much, that will help keep the mosfets cooler.
TRENDING THREADS
-
-
Question Intel SSD 320 series fried diode (?) CR3, one contact, should I remove it?
- Started by kornsoud
- Replies: 7
-
-
-
-
Question Can I just upgrade my graphics card or should I be upgrading my processor as well for UE5?- Started by Tolstoy1990
- Replies: 7
-
Latest posts
-
Question Microsoft Defender found Trojans on my PC
- Latest: ohio_buckeye
-
-
-
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram